Irrigator E-News 15 February 2010

15 February 2010

Allocation Increase in Goulburn and Broken Systems

Goulburn-Murray Water (G‑MW), the resource manager for northern Victorian water systems, today announced increased allocations in the Goulburn and Broken systems. Allocations in all other systems were unchanged.

The seasonal allocation in the Goulburn system is 58% of high-reliability water shares (HRWS), which is an increase of 2% HRWS. The seasonal allocation in the Broken system is 4% HRWS, which is an increase of 3% HRWS.

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2010/11 Seasonal Allocation Outlook

G-MW has assessed possible 2010/11 seasonal allocations for a range of inflow scenarios in the Northern Victorian regulated water systems. This outlook provides an indication of allocations to assist irrigators and other water users in their planning for the year ahead. The outlook uses a broad range of assumptions that can change significantly over the rest of the current season and into 2010/11.

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Important Dates

16 Feburary 2010 -Instalment date for Water Services Fixed Charges. For payment options click here

Waterline Order Book

Visit your local G-MW office and collect a copy of G-MW's new handy water ordering booklet. WaterLINE is G-MW's communication system for all your water ordering requirements and inquiries. The book includes a step-by-step guide to ordering water online and over the phone and includes pages to record your water orders and information. The WaterLINE books are free and available from your local G-MW office.

Central Goulburn

The Central Goulburn Area has delivered 99,000 ML so far in the 09/10 season. Customers still hold 127,000 ML of allocation in Allocation Bank Accounts. With such large volumes which can be delivered this may result in a high level of demand in the autumn. To minimise the potential for delaying irrigation deliveries, customers are asked to advise G-MW of their autumn water needs to help ensure that all deliveries can be made. Planner's are available via WaterLINE on Phone: 1300 469 469 if you wish to discuss your options. 

Murray Valley

Customers are advised that until channels are modernised 4 days notice is requested for all water orders. Shorter notice orders may be accepted if you have special circumstances that require water sooner than the 4 day notice period please contact a Planner on 1300 469 469

Pyramid-Boort

A series of local information sessions to discuss operational issues will be held throughout the Pyramid-Boort Area from 22 to 25 February. Items being discussed include autumn irrigation demand, new carryover rules, modernisation works programs, maintenance requests and other operational matters. Meetings will be held at:

Mitiamo dam fill run will commence on 15 February 2010. Please have your channels cleaned out ready for receiving water into your dam.

The Pyramid-Boort Customer Reference Group has been announced. 

Rochester-Campaspe

In recent weeks the Rochester area has been the subject of several instances of wilful damage/vandalism to G-MW assets. This unnecessary damage has the potential to interrupt supply to customers and incurs a significant cost to repair. If customers notice suspicious activity or witness site vandalism on G-MW structures they are encouraged to contact G-MW on 1800 064 184.

Shepparton

The Shepparton Area has delivered 45,000 ML so far in the 09/10 season. Customers still hold 87,000 ML of allocation in Allocation Bank Accounts. With such large volumes which can be delivered this may result in a high level of demand in the autumn. To minimise the potential for delaying irrigation deliveries, customers are asked to advise G-MW of their autumn water needs to help ensure that all deliveries can be made. Planner's are available via WaterLINE on Phone: 1300 469 469 if you wish to discuss your options.

Torrumbarry

Torrumbarry will have a significant NVIRP works program this winter, with new gate installations on:

• No.3 channel from Cohuna to Koondrook
• No.2/3 channel from Cohuna to the Koroop Rd
• No.4 channel from Koondrook to Murrabit
• No.5 channel from Koondrook to the Myall Rd.

At this stage channel lining is planned for the No1 and 15/1 channel at Horefield.  

Plan for your winter domestic and stock supplies now, and consider on-farm storage and other water supply options. G-MW will manage deliveries to meet late season demand, with the aim of maximising supplies left in channels for next season and lowering levels to enable modernisation works to be completed. For more information contact the Torrumbarry office on phone: 5451 1111

Groundwater

Spring Hill Water Supply Protection Area (WSPA) - Allocation for Blampied Zone 1002 has increased from 80% to 100% following a rise in groundwater levels in December.

Seasonal allocations for each of the zones in the Spring Hill WSPA are now as follows:

Mollongghip Zone 1001  100%

Blampied Zone 1002  100%

Forest Hill Zone 1003  50%

Smeaton Zone 1004  100%

G-MW will continue to consider applications for temporary trade of groundwater licence entitlement, within the Spring Hill Water Supply Protection Area, for the remainder of the irrigation season.

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